Police Confirm GSU Newton Campus Shooter Report Was a Hoax

Sheriff's Office investigating false 'active shooter' report

COVINGTON — A false “active shooter” at the Newton County campus of Georgia State University Monday has been confirmed as a “swatting” call.

Police confirm GSU Newton campus shooter report was a hoax

Authorities confirmed an active shooter report at Georgia State University’s Newton campus was a false “swatting” call.

Deputies responding to active shooter call at Georgia State University’s Newton campus

NEWTON COUNTY — Deputies with the Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) are responding to a report of an active shooter at Georgia State University (GSU) Perimeter College’s Newton campus.